The Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) is Australia's most advanced qualification available in the fields of dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics. This 3-year TEQSA-accredited degree program will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to provide the best skincare treatments for your clients and work confidently with medical health professionals.

This course is delivered in a combination of online study and in-person training. You will learn the science that underpins dermal therapy practice, such as human skin biology and the chemistry of cosmetics, through our state-of-the-art online learning platform. You will then attend in-person classes at one of our authentic training clinics, located in major cities around Australia, to gain hands-on experience performing real treatments on real patients under direct supervision from our expert faculty.

Completing this course will provide you with the following skills and knowledge:

A broad and coherent knowledge of human structure and function as a critical conceptual basis for the application of applied health science and therapies in clinical aesthetics.
Knowledge of health industry standards, ethics, techniques and technologies with higher theoretical and practical knowledge in advanced therapeutic interventions and treatments in awareness of workplace health and safety standards.
Cognitive skills to undertake basic research and to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources.
Technical skills for problem-solving, analysis and synthesis within a professional healthcare context.
Creative skills to support critical thinking and professional judgement in the application of clinical techniques and technologies.
Communication skills to work effectively with clients and within professional contexts, to present clear and coherent information and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
Graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate the application of health science knowledge and skills in the resolution of problems, by applying initiative and informed judgement, and by planning and decision-making within a professional healthcare context.
Graduates will be capable of independent and team-focused critically reflective practice and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice in collaboration with others in working holistically in a team within a healthcare context.

Completing the Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) will prepare you for work in such areas as:

Cosmetic Medical and Surgery Clinics
Medispas
Laser and Skin Clinics
Health, Wellness, and Ageing Clinics
Dermatology Clinics
Plastic Surgery Clinics
Aesthetics Industry Education
Cosmetic Research and Development
Medical-based practices performing pre- and post-care

ACHW Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics)